Mary, many of us use the wintersowing method for annuals but we don't actually sow them until March or even April, (to prevent sprouts in an early warm spell. They'd die when the cold returns.)
I'm not sure how that'd do in your area. We did have a wintersower in Alaska but she hasn't be on the forum for a while. I don't know how they'd do for you. Sorry
I know they'd do well when you get 24 hours of daylight
When is that? Or when do your days get really long?
Karen